If this was posted previously I apologize.
Why our kids hate math Quote from comments.
I taught HS Math for four years in California, where incoming freshmen are required to take Algebra 1. Pre-Algebra was only given to special ed students. So many students lacked the skills, motivation, and confidence to even try. I lowered my standards considerably, and still 20 of my 30 students in one class during my first year were below the 60% mark. I was told by administration that I was not allowed to fail that many students, so I ended up having to let a 40% be a D- just to have the numbers where admin would accept them. I quit after four years of student apathy, and having to set mediocre standards to appease administrators.
